Malik Dinar Mosque


Malik Dinar Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in India, situated in Kasaragod district of Kerala state, south India.

History

Over the years, Kasaragod acquired the considerable importance as a centre of Islam on the west coast. It is the site of one of the mosques believed to have been founded by Malik Deenar.

Location

The mosque, Juma Masjid, which is one of the best kept and most attractive in the district, is located at Thalangara. Thalangara beach is on the western side of Kasaragod town and it is close to the railway station.

Holy grave

The mosque contains the grave of Malik Deenar, one of the Taabi’eens and the place is sacred to Muslims. Another notable mosque, in Kasaragod is the Theruvath Mosque which is in the center of the town.

Pilgrim center

Thalangara mosque is a prominent pilgrim center of Kasaragod district.

[Malik Deenar Uroos]

Malik Deenar Uroos is the one of the main observations of Indian muslims to celebrate the arrival of Malik Deenar to Kerala, India. It is conducted in the holy month of Muharram and lasts for one month. It includes various rituals such as the Ziyarath, Pataka Uyarthal and Annadanam.

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